<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/blackberryos6-leak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A possible leak has emerged today of what may be a major revision to the BlackBerry platform. Coming from what's supposed to be a "best" source, shots of BlackBerry OS 6.0 show a much more visual home screen with widgets for live data. These would vary in size and include basic data like news and weather but also sports, a Twitter feed and more....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/canoneos5dmarkii-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Canon today quickly acted on the discovered audio bug in its latest EOS 5D Mark II firmware by rolling out a 2.0.4 update. After patching earlier in the week, the full-frame DSLR had encountered a bug that would cut off audio when manual recording levels were selected during video capture in the C1, C2 or C3 custom modes. This should now be solved, Canon said....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/hpslate-video.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The in-progress HP slate may actually be more expensive than the iPad when it goes on sale, a Spanish hands-on has revealed. The tablet is said to be shipping to the US in June, and in Europe would carry a price of 400 euros, or $544. While not a direct US translation, the price could make it more expensive than the $499 iPad even while it ships later....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/iphone3gs-virgin.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />India's Bharti Airtel on Friday said it would start selling the iPhone 3GS through its stores. The agreement with Apple doesn't have a set launch date and will be ready only in the "coming months." The carrier had already been selling the iPhone 3G as of August 2008 but until now didn't have access to the faster phone released late last year....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-11.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Wintek on Friday was accused in a report by Taiwan's Liberty Times of triggering a delay in iPad shipments. A choke point in its touch panel production line has allegedly resulted in few usable panels and stalled Apple's supply as a result. The newspaper didn't say whether this would affect launch volume, although to date Apple still promises shipping for April 3rd....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/applelogicexpress9.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple on Thursday night released version 9.1.1 updates for Logic Express (138.8MB) and Logic Pro (191.9MB). The patching focuses on extending 64-bit support and, in Logic Express, adds support for 64-bit native mode. as well as compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plugins. Other fixes in Express allow support for file names longer than 32 characters and proper sample mapping when Contiguous Zones is used in the EXS module....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/benq2410tin.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />BenQ has introduced three new LED-backlit LCD monitors this week, including the widescreen V2410T and V2410B, which succeed the V2400 Eco LED Monitor and the E2420HDB. All sport 24-inch screens, and the sole difference between the former pair is their aesthetics. The two otherwise share the same height-adjustable stands, native 1080p resolution and a 5ms response time....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/marvellandroidtablet.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Marvell on Thursday promised one of the most aggressive plans for a tablet so far. As part of a new initiative, a tablet prototype known as the Moby would cost just $99 but would use Marvell's Armada 600 ARM processor to provide performance that would be unavailable from much more expensive devices. It should support hardware 1080p video playback, contemporary 3D graphics, and Flash-based content....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/blackberry9900-leak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RIM's next touchscreen BlackBerry, the Talladega slider, could be revealed as soon as April, based on comments from a Korean supplier. Woojeon & Handan is said by local news outlet Joins to be providing parts for a new phone, nicknamed "T," that would be ready next month. It would be a new flagship for RIM in Europe and the US, and it would go head-to-head against the iPhone, the publication said....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/canoneos5dmarkii.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Canon has cautioned on its website that the 2.0.3 firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II DSLR has audio problems. When users change the manual recording levels for the C1, C2, or C3 modes and Sound Recording is set to Manual, the camera will not record sound along with video if power is turned off manually or automatically after idling. Canon urges 5D Mark II owners who have already downloaded the firmware to mitigate this issue by setting Sound Recording to Auto....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/palmpixiplus-ces.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Palm this afternoon reported a dramatic fall in smartphone sales for its winter quarter. The company shipped 960,000 smartphones between December and February but only sold 408,000 of those devices. Its shipments were exactly triple what it had supplied a year earlier but were countered by a 15 percent drop in actual sell-through to users at carriers like O2, Sprint and Verizon....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/briefly1803.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />EA Mobile has posted some new information and screenshots for several of its upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games. The Sims 3 World Adventures will allow players to explore three exotic locations including Egypt, France, and China. Users can also transfer their Sims back and forth between the iPhone/iPod touch version and The Sims 3. Also currently in the works is an updated version of EA's classic city-planning game, SimCity Deluxe. The game will feature an improved interface that includes larger buttons, better flow, and quicker access to important items. Users wil...

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn@photos.macnn.com/news/1003/pocketmacblackberry-story-18.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />PocketMac has launched an update to its self-titled sync software for BlackBerry users. The software syncs BlackBerry handsets with Apple's Mail, iCal and iTunes software, along with Entourage 2004/2008 and Now's Contact and Up-To-Date utilities. It can also sync Mac Stickies or transfer iPhoto content to a smartphone. Each sync also backs up call logs and SMS history....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-9.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The iPad's pre-orders have been strong enough that they could outrun even the original iPhone launch, according to a new slip of details from the company. Pre-orders have already reached into the "hundreds of thousands" in the past week and are predicted by WSJ sources to be strong enough that there could be more iPads sold in the first quarter of sales than the 1.12 million the iPhone managed in its own first full quarter in 2007. Unofficial estimates have already put Apple's pre-order tally at 200,000 units, not including in-store pickups....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn@photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-briefly-17.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Oddsmakers at YouWager.com have set down odds on when Apple's iPad will hit one million units sold. The device was originally estimated to have sold 120,000 units in the first day, but then slowed to rates around 30,000 each day. The odds have been broken down into two different options centred around the date of May 25th, which is 74 days following the first date of sale. YouWager.com is projecting a 72-percent likelihood that the iPad will hit one million units past the 74-day mark, while conceding a 44-percent chance the point will be reached within the 74-day wi...

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/appleledcinemadisplay.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is planning an update to its pro lineup that would include only its second LED-lit Cinema Display, a pair of sources noted today. The company should break out the display from the 27-inch iMac into a discrete model with the same 2560x1440 resolution and image quality. AppleInsider claims Apple had wanted to release the screen earlier but had to wait until the 27-inch panel dropped in cost; the iMac helped improve economies of scale....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/scoschesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Scosche has announced its 2010 netbook accessory lineup, which includes several new products such as headphones, chargers, and cases, among other items. The new skyCASTER wireless headphones feature an integrated microphone for gaming or VoIP calls. An included USB dongle works as a transmitter, with a claimed range of up to 100 feet over the 2.4GHz band....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/iphone-t-mobilesm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Deutsche Telekom chief René Obermann in an interview today hinted that T-Mobile USA is hoping to land a deal for the iPhone. The company leader didn't detail how involved T-Mobile might be in talks, if any, but did say to the FT that he hoped to have a deal as soon as late 2010 or 2011. Android would support the network in the meantime....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/idaptsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />IDAPT has announced that its i4 universal charging system is scheduled for launch at the upcoming CTIA conference in Las Vegas. The device can be used to simultaneously charge up to four mobile devices, with compatibility extending to over 4,000 devices such as iPhones, iPods, BlackBerries, Nintendo DS, PSP, PS3 controllers, and more....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/check.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />app2mac has launched a new version of its Mac-based monitoring software, CheckUp 2.6. The program allows users to monitor CPU and memory usage, as well as set up customized alerts that trigger when certain conditions are met. New features include an improved user-interface, and the ability to now detect the most common issues found on Mac computers upon launch. Additional compatibility has also been included for Macs with Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors and with Intel Xeon processors....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/tree.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Macgamestore.com has launched two new puzzle games, Cassandraís Journey: The Legacy of Nostradamus and Bob Came in Pieces. Cassandraís Journey has players take on the role of a young mystic named Cassandra who solves cases using a mysterious ring. After the ring goes missing, players must use a variety of mind-reading magic tricks, and retrieve the help of Nostradamus, in order to find the missing item and uncover secrets of Cassandraís family....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple could have 200,000 iPad pre-orders within just a week, according to new estimates. After discounting non-iPad orders, well-regarded unofficial analyst Daniel Tello has determined that Apple has obtained about 180,000 pre-orders for the tablet as of mid-Wednesday. While the rate has slowed to about 10,000 advance requests per day, the figure would be enough to pass the 200,000 mark by Friday....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/jerryyork.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple Board of Directors member and Harwinton Capital chief Jerry York died on Thursday at the age of 71. The executive had suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage at his Pontiac, Michigan home a day earlier. He had been rushed to hospital and was in critical condition during his stay....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/igroupssml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The US Patent Office on Thursday published an Apple patent application detailing social networking technology using proximity-based communication via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The background description suggests the technology could be used to automatically share contact information between devices, rather than requiring manual entry into web-based networking services....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/ngmoco2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Ngmoco is set to release six games specifically designed for the iPad, according to a GamePro report. The company is working in collaboration with its recent acquisition, Freeverse, to prepare several games for availability shortly after the iPad begins shipping....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/jblontimemicro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Harman Kardon and its sub-label JBL this morning refreshed their audio lineups for the spring, centering attention on a unique car audio kit. The MS-8 is the first car audio tuner designed explicitly for owners themselves: it combines a digital audio processor with adjustment controls and headphone monitors to tune a car's existing speaker system. A step-by-step process theoretically improves bass, dynamics, frequency response and other factors within 10 minutes....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipodnano5g-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Universal Music Group on Thursday said it would cut the prices on most CDs to $10 or less. Known as the Velocity program, it would see album prices range between $6 and $10. The label would count on sales volume, as well as costlier deluxe versions, to make up for the lower 25 percent profit margin....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone3gs-chinasm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />China Mobile on Thursday claimed it is still interested in selling the iPhone and upcoming iPad tablet, according to AFP. The carrier is said it expects to strike a deal with Apple sometime in the near future, although chairman and chief executive Wang Jianzhou declined to explain reasons for the delays....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/windowsphone7-office.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Despite claims to the contrary, Microsoft is still developing a way to use copy-and-paste text on Windows Phone 7, a "person close to the den" leaked today. He claimed that Microsoft has wanted it all along but had to cut it out of the initial version to make the late 2010 launch target. An update would come "soon" afterwards, veteran Microsoft follower and MIX10 attendee Long Zheng was told....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/kindlemacsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Amazon has released a free public beta of its Kindle application for Mac. The utility allows users to read Kindle books without the standalone device. The company's Whispersync technology enables automatic synchronization of information such as last page reads and annotations....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/delladamoxps.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dell today restored the Adamo XPS to its direct lineup. The company has now reversed its prior statements that the ultra-thin notebook was really a limited edition model and has said the previous limitation to Best Buy was a deliberate move to control demand. Sales have been "strong" both at stores and online, and pulling online sales helped prevent excessive ship times, Anne from Dell said....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/intelcorei5mobile.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Intel may be facing a chronic shortage of its primary mobile processors, some in the notebook business said this morning. Acer is said to have been enthusiastic enough about expected demand that it has ordered large batches of Intel's Core i3, i5 and i7 chips, creating problems for others that want the same parts. The orders are such that DigiTimes has heard Intel is prioritizing "major clients" and leaving many mid-size or smaller PC builders with significant wait times to get their own orders....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/briefly1703.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nolobe is currently running a Fire Sale that provides Interarchy 9 for $20, along with a free upgrade to Interarchy 10 when the software is released. Interarchy is a file transfer utility that can be used to upload, download, edit, mirror and manage files using FTP, SFTP, SSH, WebDAV, and more. Several other developers are also contributing to the sale by offering special discounts on their software. With the coupon code "FIRESALE10" customers can save 20 percent on products from Flying Meat Software, Red Sweater Software, Atebits, Stairways Software, and The Little...

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-5.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Amazon has escalated the growing feud between itself and Apple by issuing ultimatums to e-book publishers, inside stories from the industry claimed on Thursday. The online retailer has allegedly been pressing major publishers to sign three-year contracts that not only guarantee Kindle books for the period but would prevent them from offering a better price to Apple or any other e-bookseller. These publishers could use the agency model and set their own prices, the NYT noted, but only if Amazon was given equal or better treatment....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/htclegend-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HTC late Wednesday formally objected to Apple's lawsuit. The Taiwanese smartphone maker said it would "fully defend itself" and denied that it had infringed any patents. It instead claimed it was respectful of technology and that it has been developing technology on its own....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/admob.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Google is turning to other companies to get them to back its AdMob buyoua, a late-night rumor claimed Wednesday. The search firm would counter FTC inquiries by having mobile ad companies write in support of the buyout, which it could use as leverage against criticism. They have reportedly been asked to say the acquisition wouldn't hurt their business or dampen the competitive market....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple on Wednesday released beta 5 of the iPhone 3.2 SDK for iPad through the iPhone Dev Center. The release has come just over a week after the launch of beta 4 and shows Apple accelerating its effort to refine the software before the iPad is available on April 3rd. Previously, Apple had released beta 3 and earlier seeds in largely consistent two-week intervals....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/sonyvaiotp1-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Google's rumored Android-based TV box is real and has some of the world's largest electronics companies involved in making it a reality, a major leak has revealed tonight. Now titled Google TV, the project would see Sony produce the first hardware while Intel would supply Atom chips and help engineer the software. Logitech is also said involved by the NYT source and would make a remote with a keyboard....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/jerryyork.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Harwinton Capital CEO and current Apple Board of Directors member Jerry York has been hospitalized in critical condition this afternoon in his hometown of Pontiac, Michigan. The 71-year-old was discovered by his wife Eilene after he suffered a brain hemorrhage. No word has been given of his prospects for a recovery....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-10.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The iPad should actually be beneficial for E Ink, Prime View International executive VP TH Peng claimed in a new interview. He notes that the sheer run-up in publicity ahead of Apple's e-reader launch will draw attention to e-books as a whole. It could not only spark sales but lure in publishers that might not have otherwise published digital copies....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn@photos.macnn.com/news/1003/six-string-story-17.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Universal has launched Six-String for the iPhone. The new app recreates the guitar playing experience using tracks from studio masters. Users are required to pluck, strum and change chords to play along on six included songs. Titles include "You Give Love A Bad Name," "Runnin' Down A Dream," Thnks Fr Th Mmrs," "Show Me The Way," "According To You" and a new track, "Raised on Rock," from the upcoming Scorpions album Sting in the Tail. Additional content, available as in-app purchases, includes 20 songs from artists such as Beck, Maroon 5 and Robert Palmer, with more...

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/blockbusterapp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Blockbuster's OnDemand debuting for the T-Mobile HTC HD2 smartphone will expand to other platforms, the company said. The service, which lets customers download and watch new release movies in addition to checking store stock, will also be made for certain Android-powered handsets from Motorola, though a timeline has not been revealed. Unlike competitors such as Netflix, Blockbuster's approach will see users permanently download tracks as they're more efficient than live streams....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/palmpre-adsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Palm's plans for webOS phones at AT&T may have been sidetracked if a rumor is an indication. Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek claims to have "recently learned" from unnamed sources that the Pre and Pixi for the network have been pushed back from an April launch to June or July. The carrier has allegedly found a "long list of technical issues" and may also have whittled back its marketing budget....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/3gssml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The next iPhone will continue to exacerbate Palm's troubles, according to UBS analyst Maynard Um. Despite the buzz surrounding the Pre announcement early last year, Palm recently cut its guidance for the current quarter. The company cites "slower than expected" sales of the Pri, Pixi, and newer Plus variants....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/canonlv8310in.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Canon on Wednesday released details on six new LCD multimedia projectors meant for teachers and business pros. The LV-8310 and LV-8215 have native 1280x800 resolutions, while the LV-7385, LV-7380, LV-7285 and LV-7280 occupy the lower end with a 1024x768 resolution. Because of their intended use, lamp life is rated at 4,000 hours in Normal Mode and 5,000 hours in Quiet Mode....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0912/qikapp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Qik's Video Camera iPhone app has been quietly removed from the App Store. The utility allowed users to capture video with an iPhone 2G or 3G, with frame rates of up to 15 fps and several quality settings. The interface also provide options to import the videos into the Camera Roll, or add a variety of special effects....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/iphone-sprint4gad.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sprint in an unusual marketing tactic is marketing its Sierra Wireless Overdrive router as a companion to the iPhone. A new commercial (viewable below) suggests the iPhone is "limited by AT&T's 3G speeds" and that the 4G-to-Wi-Fi hotspot could be used to speed up the smartphone. In this case, the router could give enough added speed to quickly finish streaming a video....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/windowsphone7-apps2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft on the last day of MIX10 has confirmed that it can remotely disable Windows Phone 7 apps sold through the Windows Phone Marketplace. As all apps have to be given a license to run in the OS, the company can prevent them from running by revoking the license. The method would likely only be used in an emergency in case of a virus or other rogue behavior, the company's Istvan Cseri said in a presentation....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/connectsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is reportedly allowing App Store developers to choose the launch date for their applications, according to a Twitter image posted by amdev. The Pricing tab in iTunes Connect now provides an option for the availability date alongside the scheduling for price tiers....

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/vistahomebasic-boxsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft has suffered its second legal blow this year with a loss in a patent infringement lawsuit. Judge Leonard Davis ordered the Windows developer to pay $105.8 million for allegedly violating two VirnetX patents for VPN networks, including "transparently" creating a computer-to-computer connection and using a secure DNS server to create a link. The technology had supposedly been used in platforms from Windows XP through to Vista as well as Office and services like Windows Messenger....